Fountain SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fountain, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Fountain SA is 9 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fountain is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Fountain is $140 per week ($607 per month). Fountain has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Fountain has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Othr Protestnt (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fountain is $867.

There were 1 recorded offences in Fountain in 2024-25, a rate of 111 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Fountain Population

0
residents (Census 2021)
Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800/yr
Median Rent
$140/wk
$607/mo
Median Age
58yrs
National: 38
Mortgage
$867/mo
Household size: —

Fountain Median Income & Rent

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Median Weekly Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Weekly Rent
$140/wk
$607 per month
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Housing
$867/mo mortgage
Avg household size: —

Fountain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 25.0% (3) Female 75.0% (9)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
9 people · 42.8 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Fountain Age Distribution

65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Fountain Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Fountain Religion

Othr Protestnt
40.0%
Catholic
30.0%
No Religion
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fountain Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Fountain Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 3 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Fountain Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fountain Marital Status

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Married
53.3% 8
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Never married
46.7% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fountain Ancestry

Australian
28.6%
Scottish
28.6%
English
21.4%
Irish
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fountain Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Fountain Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fountain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Fountain Car Ownership

3 vehicles
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Fountain Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
55.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fountain Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
15
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fountain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$3,000-$3,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fountain Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.6%
Couple — no children
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fountain Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fountain Unpaid Domestic Work

Did not do domestic work
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Fountain Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fountain Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Fountain Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $140/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Fountain

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $140/wk
Left after rent $1,484/wk
Rent share 8.6%

Fountain vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fountain

What is the population of Fountain SA?

The population of Fountain SA is 9 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Fountain?

The median personal income in Fountain SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Fountain?

Median rent in Fountain SA is $140 per week ($607 per month).Rent represents 8.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fountain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fountain SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fountain?

The median age in Fountain SA is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fountain a good suburb to live in?

Fountain is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 9.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40457. All dollar figures in AUD.